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Fortunefinance1 day ago
Equal Number of Central Banks Raised and Cut Rates in May
@KobeissiLetter reported that 26 of 52 central banks worldwide raised rates and 26 lowered them in May, ending two years of net easing.
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CNBCfinance2 days agoUpdated
Strait of Hormuz Reopens After Four-Month War, But Inflation Effects Persist
A memorandum signed Thursday ended the conflict that closed the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have fallen from their March peak, yet analysts say higher inflation has already been built into many economies.
forbes.comfinance4 days ago
Gold Demand Rose 84% in 2025 but Prices Fell 14% After U.S. Strikes on Iran
Global gold purchases reached 2,175 tons last year while prices peaked above $5,500 an ounce before easing after U.S. strikes on Iran.
kingworldnews.comworld4 days ago
Central banks increase gold holdings over geopolitical tensions
Nearly nine in ten central banks expect global gold reserves to rise over the next year. The World Gold Council survey also found more institutions moving gold storage to domestic locations.
theaviationist.comfinance5 days ago
U.S. and Iran sign peace framework ahead of G7 review
A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has been signed, with a formal signing scheduled for Friday. The agreement is under review by other world leaders at the G7 summit.
coindesk.comfinance6 days ago
Bank of Japan Set to Raise Benchmark Rate to 1 Percent on June 16
The Bank of Japan is set to raise its benchmark rate to 1 percent on June 16, the highest since 1995. Leveraged funds hold more than 115,000 speculative short yen contracts, the most since November 2017.
japantimes.co.jpworld4 days ago
Korean Won Hits Weakest Level Since 2009 as Authorities Blame Speculation and Vow Intervention
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Bank of Korea issued a joint statement pledging firm measures against excessive foreign-exchange swings after the won hit a 17-year low.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance15 days ago
Central Banks Bought 17 Tonnes of Gold in April
Global central banks purchased 17 tonnes of gold in April, reversing a net sale of 30 tonnes the previous month. Poland and China accounted for the largest additions.
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finance18 days ago
Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: Tight Oil Supply to Drive Consumer Changes, Inflation, and Demand Destruction
David Solomon told an industry event in New York that higher energy prices are already prompting changes in spending and that those shifts could intensify after July.
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Central Banks Raise Gold Share of Reserves to 27 Percent
Central banks now hold 27 percent of their reserves in gold, surpassing U.S. government securities for the first time in years. The shift follows sustained purchases and a near-doubling of bullion prices since 2022.
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cointelegraph.comfinance24 days ago
Central Bank and Regulators Address Stablecoin and Crypto Platform Issues
Officials in Europe and Britain outlined steps on digital assets this week. The measures target stablecoin oversight and platforms linked to Russia.
CoinDeskfinance24 days ago
BIS Project Finds Tokenized Money Can Speed Cross-Border Payments
The Bank for International Settlements reported that tokenized central bank money and bank deposits can make global payments faster and safer. Its Project Agorá will now advance to real-value testing on blockchain rails.
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rte.iefinance32 days ago
Energy Price Increases Follow Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Oil and gas prices have risen after the Strait of Hormuz disruption. Producer price expectations in energy-intensive sectors have increased while consumer inflation remains concentrated in energy components. Labor markets have cooled in several advanced economies.
ventureburn.comfinance32 days ago
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Price Forecast to $5,400 per Ounce by End of 2026
Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its forecast for gold to reach $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2026. The bank increased its estimate for monthly central bank gold purchases to 50 tons and expects the pace to average 60 tons per month through 2026.
marketwatch.comfinance33 days ago
Oil Prices Rise, Global Inflation Data Reported
Central banks and ratings agencies are warning of renewed inflation pressures linked to higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Markets show mixed expectations for interest rate moves by year-end.
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newsbtc.comfinance35 days ago
Japanese Investors Shift Toward Domestic Bonds as Yields Rise
Japanese investors hold about $1 trillion in U.S. Treasuries. Rising JGB yields and expected Bank of Japan rate hikes are drawing funds back home. Weak demand at recent Treasury auctions has pushed long-term yields higher.
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science35 days ago
Central Banks Hold or Cut Interest Rates
Australia raised its cash rate to 4.35 percent in May while several other countries maintained or lowered rates. Central banks in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, and Indonesia are responding to differing inflation, unemployment, and currency conditions.
etftrends.comfinance43 days ago
China Central Bank Adds 8 Tonnes of Gold in April
China's central bank purchased 8 tonnes of gold in April, the largest monthly addition since December 2024. The bank has now bought gold for 18 consecutive months, lifting official holdings to a record 2,322 tonnes. Year-to-date purchases total 15 tonnes.
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Semaforfinance47 days ago
Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Interest Rates
Central banks in Australia and elsewhere are raising interest rates to combat persistent inflation driven by the Middle East conflict and elevated fuel prices. Geopolitical shifts include Iran's domestic crackdown and France's pivot to stronger ties with Kenya. Emerging markets f…
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Bbcfinance52 days ago
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75 Percent
The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflationary pressures from the ongoing war in Iran, signaling potential future increases. Iran's supreme leader vowed to safeguard the country's nuclear and missile programs amid U.S. efforts to limit them.
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ibtimes.co.ukfinance52 days ago
Central Banks Hold Interest Rates; Oil Prices Rise
The Bank of England and European Central Bank maintained their key interest rates unchanged as the ongoing U.S.-Iran standoff drives oil prices to multi-year highs and raises inflation concerns. Oil benchmarks surged, with Brent exceeding $122 per barrel and WTI topping $105, ami…
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thehindu.comfinance52 days agoUpdated
Oil Prices Reach Four-Year High
Oil prices climbed to their highest levels in four years as tensions in the US-Iran war persisted, with Iran restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz. The Bank of England and Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid rising inflation and energy costs. Gas prices in the Un…
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance54 days ago
Global Commodity Prices Rise in 2026 from Iran War Disruptions
The World Bank projects global commodity prices will reach their highest levels since 2022 due to supply disruptions from the ongoing war in Iran. Oil prices have climbed amid shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, while gold prices have declined. Market volatility persis…
France 24finance55 days ago
European Markets Set to Open Higher Amid Iran Peace Talks and Earnings
European stock markets are poised for gains as investors monitor U.S. responses to Iranian peace proposals and anticipate corporate earnings. Central bank meetings this week add to market focus amid ongoing war uncertainties. Oil prices rose slightly overnight.
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tfipost.comfinance58 days ago
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach New Intraday Records Amid Middle East Hopes and Tech Gains
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieved new intraday highs, driven by expectations of reduced tensions in the Middle East and strong technology sector performance. This development occurs as markets anticipate upcoming earnings reports and central bank actions. The weekly outlook questio…
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UBS Strategist Warns Traders on Central Bank Responses to Iran War Threat
Bhanu Baweja, chief strategist at UBS Group AG, stated that traders could face unexpected outcomes from assumptions that major central banks will coordinate actions in response to a potential prolonged war in Iran. This view highlights risks in market positioning amid geopolitica…
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ibtimes.co.ukfinance76 days ago
Wall Street Journal Reports Investor Misconception on Oil Shock and Central Bank Policy
According to the Wall Street Journal, investors believe an oil shock will lead central banks to tighten monetary policy. This view is described as mistaken. The report highlights potential implications for financial markets amid energy price fluctuations.
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